Month: December 2019

Vladimir Radutny Architects refines an industrial loft in Chicago, introducing a restrained palette with sculptural accents. Dubbed the “Michigan Loft” for its covetous spot overlooking Michigan Avenue in the Motor Row district of Chicago, this transformed loft is situated in…

Shiplap is an increasingly popular form of wall decor in many different kinds of homes. It is a sealed, interlocking board style that can add character and charm to any residence. The really unique part about this material is that…

A bright-white interior breathes new life into a dark, retro cabin in Western Sonoma. San Francisco–based architects Brit and Daniel Epperson transformed a 1974 A-frame into a bright and airy getaway tucked away in the woods. Located seven miles from…

When RARA Architecture had to rebuild, rather than renovate, a small Edwardian home in Melbourne, Australia, they gave it a modern twist. Melbourne couple Nathan and Iman initially approached RARA Architecture to renovate a small Edwardian home in the inner-city…

These renovated homes in the San Francisco Bay Area stay true to their midcentury roots while reaping the benefits of modernization. Whether it be an Eichler in need of a new kitchen, or a hillside home suffering from years of…

Love it or hate it, bathtubs are making their way into the bedchamber. Though it may seem incongruous to some, luxury hotels have spearheaded the trend of installing freestanding tubs in the bedroom. And while naysayers worry about privacy and…

A dream summer house that takes us away from all the constant rush is one that we all long for. It offers the perfect refuge and brings everyone in the family together while creating memories that last a lifetime. Designed…

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A site-sensitive renovation expands a heritage Melbourne home while preserving its original charm. When a young family of three set about revamping their bungalow in Melbourne, Australia, they sought to expand and modernize the layout without significantly increasing the overall…

Adaptive reuse of structures often gives birth to some of the most impressive apartments and homes across the globe. The unique and light-filled Vidars Gate revamped by R21 Arkitekter in Oslo is a set of two apartments that sit inside…

These state-of-the-art dwellings look toward the future with sustainable building strategies and sleek design. Tennessee has a long tradition of prefabricated building that’s still alive and well today. Back in the 1930s, the Tennessee Valley Authority (a federally owned corporation…

The Japanese “no-brand” masters of minimalism unveil the first single-story design in their line of prefab homes. Japanese brand Muji just debuted the Yō no Ie House (Sun House)—the fourth offering in their line of prefabricated homes. Unlike its predecessors,…

Minimalism is an integral part of Brazilian design and concrete an essential component of this narrative. Combining brutalist design with contemporary minimalism and a whole lot of green, the Tunnel House designed by Consuelo Jorge Arquitetos offers the best of…

Today’s lives are increasingly becoming sedentary in nature and we barely tend to get off of our seat to get things done. Technology has brought with it many advantages without a doubt. But it has done barely any good to…

The “closet reveal” is a phenomenon gaining momentum in the design blogging community. Picture a living room or a dining room makeover, but this time the decorating magic is happening in the smallest space of the house. It’s all about…

Jonathan Feldman and his wife Lisa Lougee were determined to create a contemporary, sustainable, and functional home for their family within the building constraints of urban San Francisco. The original structure, built in 1905, was a New England brick and…

Harimon house is a single family semi-detached house organized around a central patio and along the main staircase axis. The design process examined several semi-detached house typologies against the site characteristics and the needs of the end-users to determine the…

“Midcentury time capsule” doesn’t begin to describe this perfectly preserved Palm Springs home. Arthur Elrod might be best known for the Elrod House—a domed Palm Springs residence designed by John Lautner which famously appeared in the James Bond film Diamonds Are…